Home manicurists and salon clients who want a moody, versatile purple that isn't too bright or too pastel — it suits transitional-season looks, office wear, or evening polish for anyone who prefers a richer, deeper tone over a true red or classic pink.

This is one of OPI's enduring, non-seasonal shades rather than a trend colour, which makes it a dependable option if you want a deep purple you can keep coming back to without worrying it'll disappear from shelves after one collection cycle.

Apply one coat of a nail base coat. Apply two thin coats of colour, capping the free edge of the nail with each coat. Finish with a top coat, capping the free edge again. Let each coat dry before applying the next.

Pros:

• Long-running core shade, so it's easy to repurchase or colour-match later rather than a one-off limited release
• Opaque crème formula generally covers in two coats

Cons:

• As a very dark polish, regrowth and any chips are more visible sooner than on a lighter or sheerer shade
• In low or warm lighting it can read close to black, so it's worth checking a true swatch before assuming it's a bright purple